MoYu Meilong Maple Leaf Pyramid

MoYu Meilong Maple Leaf Pyramid

MoYu Meilong Maple Leaf Pyramid is a Pyraminx shape mod from the Meilong series, released under the MoFangJiaoShi brand (Cubing Classroom, owned by MoYu). The pieces are shaped differently from a classic Pyraminx, but the puzzle turns and solves in a similar way. The key difference is that it has no tips, the small corner pieces that you solve separately at the beginning or end of a regular Pyraminx solve. What remains are the corner pieces and edges, and there are no centers, just like on a classic Pyraminx.

How to solve this pyramid

If you can solve a Pyraminx, you'll quickly find your way around the Maple Leaf Pyramid. The method is very similar, but once scrambled, the colors form unusual patterns. According to user reviews, a sledgehammer and a few short algorithms are usually all you need. That makes it a nice puzzle for an evening rather than a challenge that takes weeks.

Turning is smooth and light. The mechanism has no magnets, so the layers don't snap into place on their own, and the puzzle doesn't have the distinct "click" of magnetic models. Some users say that out of the box it feels a little dry and "sandy". A drop of lube usually fixes that.

Macaron version

The puzzle is stickerless and comes in the pastel Macaron color scheme. On the shelf it looks different from typical brightly colored cubes. Keep in mind, though, that in pastel shades blue and green look quite similar. Some people need to look at them more carefully during their first solves.

Who is it for?

The Maple Leaf Pyramid is a great fit for someone who already knows the Pyraminx and wants to try something different without learning a new method from scratch. It also fits nicely into a collection alongside other pastel MoYu pyramids. It is a recreational puzzle, not speedcubing gear, and it is not an official WCA event. Its simple mechanism and low difficulty make it a good gift for a child who is starting to get interested in unusual puzzles.

Specifications

• Type: Pyraminx shape mod (no tips), stickerless
• Manufacturer: MoFangJiaoShi / MoYu, Meilong series
• Size: approx. 91.5 mm
• Weight: approx. 68 g
• Magnets: none
• Color scheme: Macaron (pastel)